Harry Jaffe: Vince Gray’s ‘Amateur Hour’

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The sad news that Vincent Gray would challenge Mayor Adrian Fenty showed up in my e-mail before he announced yesterday. The message said “Vince Gray for Mayor Is Now Following You on Twitter!”

Since I don’t tweet much, following me won’t lead anywhere. But he can read here why I am rather despondent over his decision. Vincent Gray has been a terrific public servant, but his days are numbered. He will have to give up his chair of the city council to take on Fenty. And he is sure to lose.

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